Welcome to the Cheshire Mini Sportive organised by Team Torelli Cycling Club. We have got two great routes 30 mile and 60 miles designed by experienced local club riders. The event has been designed help you blow off the cobwebs after the winter break and ease you back into the new sportive seasonBoth routes are relatively flat with just a few bumps in them to keep it interesting Starting off once again at the Poynton Leisure Centre the riders will head off round the Cheshire plains. There are no big climbs, most of the route is relatively flat or are on undulating roads. The weather in Cheshire is relatively mild compared to the rest of the North West at this time of year being protected by the Welsh hills in the West and the Pennine hills on the East.

You do not need to be in a cycling club to enter the event. You just need to be fit enough to get round. We have two routes to suit all abilities. Have a road worthy bicycle (road, hybrid or mountain bike) and a helmet.

The event is insured by Cyclosure one of the countries leading cycle event insurers. We have support vehicles around the course with friendly event crew who are there to help.

Riders are set off in small groups, your number is scanned at the start and at the finish, times are published on the website on the Monday following the event.

This year we have introduced a new feature to our events Roller Racing.These will be in the form of match sprints of 500 metres. We will have two fixed gear bikes that are set up on rollers, each bike is attached to an electronic timing system with the results being shown on a digital screen in the form of a dial. First rider to reach the finish wins that match. Times will be recorded through out the day fastest time wins.Anyone can have a go, you don`t even need to be able to ride a bike as the they are fixed to the rollers. Prizes will be awarded to the fastest times in each catagory.Anyone wanting to have a go at the Roller Racing needs to get their name down on the list in registration when you finish your ride.. Its on a first come first served basis.Due to the huge range of pedals, shoes and plates there are the bikes are fitted with toeclips and straps. You will need to wear a pair of trainers if you are taking part.

GOLD SILVER AND BRONZE STANDARDS

30 MilesBronze - time over 2:55:00Silver - time under 2:55:00Gold - time under 2:25:0060 MilesBronze - time over 4:50:00Silver - time under 4:50:00Gold - time under 4:08:00ONLINE ENTRIES NOW OPEN

Under 16's free when accompanied by an adult. Under 16`s must fill out an enrty form in registration on the dayWe are one of the few sportive events that do allow entries on the day if we have placesEntry on the day30 Miles 20.0060 Miles 25.00

Under 16's free when accompanied by an adultUnder 16's must fill in an entry form in registration on the day

REGISTRATIONOpens 8.00 am and closes at 8.45am

START TIMEEvent Starts 9.00 am (start closes at 9.30 am)ELECTRONIC TIMINGWe use an Electronic Timing system that uses Barcodes, these are printed on your numbers. The numbers need to be attached to your handlebars, please do not obstruct the bar code with the cable ties and try an keep it as flat as possibleRIDER BRIEFINGRiders briefing will be posted on the website one week before the event. It will also be emailed out a couple of days before the event once all the on-line entries have closed.PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERChris Meads will be a professional photographer for the event. Chris is a great photographer and keen local cyclist. Photographs will be available to purchase shortly after the event on Chris`s website

HIGH FIVE FEEDING STATIONSWe will once again we will have feeding stations with our fuelling partner High 5.we will have energy gels and sports nutrition drinks as well as the usual favourites bananas, flapjacks and fresh drinking waterFEEDING STATION CLOSING TIMES1st feeding station will close at 11.00 2nd feeding station will close at 12.30

SERVICE VEHICLESService Vehicles will be on hand to pick you up in case you cannot make it to the finish or have a mechanical with your bike that cannot be fixedPlease ring (number will be given out in riders briefing) for assistance and give clear instructions on where you are, street name or number, town or village, what route you are on etc.REFUNDSIn line with other Cyclosportive Events we do not offer refunds but if you are unable to ride you can transfer to one of our other events. You must notify us by email before the online entries close which is usually 2/3 days before the event

Transport for Greater Manchester

Brown`s Tyres

Tubular Tyre Repairs

Cycle San Remo

Italian Cycle Holidays

Transition Cycle Coaching

Will be exhibiting at the event

BIKE REHAB

"Welcome to Bike Rehab, a specialist bicycle service and repair centre dedicated to making your bike feel fantastic. Run by Alex and Jake, two Cytec trained mechanics who mix a passion for all things cycling with a friendly and straight-forward approach to customer service. Proud to be recognised by awards and loyal customers as the go-to place for a high-standard service as well as a friendly chat and a cup of coffee.